Lynn, prices for laptops are starting to go down a bit if you're willing to go without some of the extras...for example, if you don't need a dvd/cd-writer and can live with an Intel Celeron or AMD processer instead of the brand new Pentium III, then you can get a quality laptop for $1,000.

Prices are always dropping as technology advances! I remember my parents spending $2,000 on that PI 166 for me!

This desktop Dell computer that I'm using now-- P3 733 is slightly outdated now and I got about a year and a half ago! :p

By the way, my Laptop was a Toshiba...Toshiba make GREAT laptops!

Really? I've never really cared for Toshiba. My first laptop was a Compaq and my new one is an HP.

This was back in '98. I admit I haven't kept up in the laptop market! lol.

I will say I can't stand those touchscreens that serve as mouses-- I like the point in the middle of the keyboard.

I hate to stray from the original subject of this thread...but I just wanted to share with y'all what I got yesterday.

Yesterday, after enduring an hour and a half slumped over in a chair, I finally got the new tattoo I've been waiting for. It's been almost 3 years since I got my last one, but I wanted to get another one to signify the way my life's been going recently.

I'll take a picture of it as soon as the redness and scabbing goes away, but I'll try to describe it in great detail. It's on my lower back area and it's a little smaller than a 4x6 index card. Yup folx, it's pretty big. It's a blue and white fluttering butterfly on a tribal design. I also got another Japanese Kanji character added to the two I already have. "Dad" was added to "Love" and "Mom" yesterday.

I'll probably get yelled at by my mother...but I know she'll get over it.

Sandy,

Here's a stupid and common question, but I have to ask: Did it hurt? Some people have such a high threshold for pain, so it doesn't bother them as much. Just curious!

The first one I got didn't hurt too much, but then again it was an 1/8 of what I got yesterday. Different parts of the body are more sensitive than others and that determines how much pain you have to suffer.

I'm one of those people that have a high threshold for pain (broken bones, sprained stuff, slipped discs, you name it), but I have to admit...I almost passed out yesterday. :eek:

I think the thread is changing to be "I got it...whatever it is.!":)


I'll pass on the laptop until I really really need one. I too don't like the touchpad..pretty soon, criminals won't have legible fingerprints b/c they used too many touchscreens, lol.

I took the car for a longer drive than I anticipated. I drove about 30 minutes to go to see "Kate and Leopold". Got there about 30 minutes early b/c I wasn't sure how long it would take me..((There's only 1 passing lane on the 2 lane road.)) Anway, after I sat in the car for about 20 minutes, I got out and went to the ticket window and found out that movie wasn't showing due to technical difficulties so I took the long away home, went and bought a book and came home. Tom wasn't that impressed with his motorcycle show either.

Oh well..it stopped raining..
;)

you took the long way home because it was in your new car right? :D

Lynn...I love touchpad pointers!!! I can't stand those eraser type knobs that stick out in the middle of the keyboard.

Sandy...I have wanted a tattoo for a long time but I think I am too much of a wimp.

A little off the subject, but does anyone an "AGD" related tattoo?

To add to the "I got it!" list. I got a digital camera for my bday Fri. night. As soon as I figure out how to use the camera and software I will post or e-mail you guys a picture of me. I have seen pictures of a couple of you all, so I figure I will share too.

I know a few sisters that have red and buff roses and E. Pi on their back! :eek:

I like the eraser knobs as a mouse on a laptop. I guess it's a matter of getting use it the touchscreen I suppose!

Lisa: what KIND of digital cam did you get?! :)

Lisa, welcome to the "i got it" club! ;)

It's a Kodak.

i've already got two tattoos (heart on my chest and a butterfly on my back) but i really think i'd love to get some kinda of Alpha Gam related tattoo eventually. i think something to do with the letters or EII would be cool. ah well.

marissa